Hi, Time to leave Argentina and head for Chile and one of the world's most stunning geographical features: Torres Del Paine National Park. Monday 26th November The day started at 0400 as we caught the early bus from Ushuaia trying to reach Puerto Natales in Chile via Punta Arenas. The winds were ferocious on the day. Typical of Patagonia and more about that later... Travelling by bus we now saw a lot more of the country and the pampas we passed through had...

Hi, Have now arrived in South America after a week in Melbourne, mostly spent in the company of my brother Donald. The weather was not spectacular but after Thailand anywhere cooler was welcome. Apart from a serious catch up we also managed to get down to the coast and into the Yarra valley wine region. In the latter the autumnal colours provided spectacular contrasts and hopefully some good photos, which will be added to the website in due course. Thanks to all...